Juventus FC looking for a new beginning with their ‘Juventus Arena’ – Serie A Update
On Thursday, September 8, Juventus took the first step towards a new era in their footballing history with an extravagant ceremony and a friendly game against the English outfit Notts County at their new stadium, Juventus Arena.
It was a moment of great joy for the club as well as the fans, as the stadium comes through after a very turbulent journey.
Juventus are the first Italian outfit to own a stadium, and it is one of the biggest problems that hold backs many Italian outfits. However, Juventus Arena in Turin is a great step ahead in the game and the Bianconeri can now look forward to a more sound
future where the stadium would bring in welcome revenue.
La Vecchia Signora President, Andrea Agnelli, while addressing the reporters present at the opening ceremony of the stadium, explained how important it was to complete the stadium.
"We have completed this project at a very difficult and delicate moment, in terms of the club's sporting history and the macroeconomic context. This is a demonstration of our will to undertake an investment which can change our club and the ownership culture
in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926. This for us is a matter of great pride," said the President.
Club Captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Del-Piero-c4726 was also present at the occasion. The striker has been one of the most loyal players at the outfit and has been leading the club’s attack since 1993. The 36-year-old former Italian international has played close to 500 games
for the Old Lady and has scored 209 goals. The striker reckons the stadium to be the start of a revolution in Italian football and a very important milestone.
"It is a cultural revolution, and a revolution of the football world. It's an important step for us. I really hope this will now become the norm for Italian football and its stadiums," said the hitman.
Juventus Arena took two years to complete and is built on the site of the former Stadio delle Alpi. The seating capacity is reported to be 41,000 and the front rows are kept just seven meters from the field to deliver a more thrilling experience of the action.
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